key citation
[kiː saɪˈteɪʃən]
nounpl: key citations
citação-chave
1. An important reference or quotation from a source document, legal case, or academic work that is fundamental to supporting an argument or establishing precedent
The lawyer presented a key citation from the Supreme Court ruling to strengthen her argument.
A advogada apresentou uma citação-chave da decisão do Supremo Tribunal para fortalecer seu argumento.
2. In academic research, a highly influential or frequently cited work that is essential to understanding a particular field or topic
Smith's 1995 paper is considered a key citation in climate change research.
O artigo de Smith de 1995 é considerado uma citação-chave na pesquisa sobre mudanças climáticas.
3. A reference that is repeatedly mentioned across multiple sources due to its significance and relevance
This key citation appears in nearly every paper on the subject.
Esta citação-chave aparece em quase todos os artigos sobre o assunto.
The term 'key citation' is prevalent in academic, legal, and research contexts in both the United States and Brazil. In Brazilian universities and legal institutions, understanding and properly referencing key citations is essential for scholarly credibility. The concept reflects the importance placed on evidence-based argumentation in Western academic traditions.
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